Sometimes people cannot figure out where the musty basement smell is coming from in their home. Little do they realize that it actually comes from the ceiling water damage done by dripping water upstairs.
If neglected, the mold spores and mildew will circulate throughout the house, causing sneezing, coughing, runny noses, fatigue and aching joints. Very often the connection between these symptoms and the mold is never made, and people begin taking medications that are really only treating the symptoms.
Find out where the water is coming from that is causing the ceiling damage. Broken pipes, leaky seals and joints, leaking roofs, and condensation are just a few of the main culprits. You might be able to make it a DIY restoration project, or you may need to hire a contractor, but whatever you do, fix it!
You need to protect the value of your home, as well as the health and welfare of your family.
Randy Hough writes about ceiling water damage and floor water damage at http://fixyourwaterdamage.com/
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Basement Water Damage, DIY Restoration
If your basement has water damage, you need to educate yourself about water damage prevention and restoration. You home is the most valuable thing you probably will ever own, so this is critical.
Things left to themselves tend to decay, and this is certainly one of those things. Whatever you do, do not neglect any basement water damage.
The first thing to do is dry it out. You may need to use a basement sump pump to get started. A good humidifier and vent fan can really help as well.
Next, find out just how the water is entering the house and do whatever it takes to stop it. In some cases, the ground must be re-graded to enable water to drain away from the structure.
Another common solution is to install French drains around the perimeter of the house, This is not an expensive option and can be a good DIY restoration project.
Randy Hough writes about DIY restoration and basement water damage at http://www.fixyourwaterdamage.com/
Things left to themselves tend to decay, and this is certainly one of those things. Whatever you do, do not neglect any basement water damage.
The first thing to do is dry it out. You may need to use a basement sump pump to get started. A good humidifier and vent fan can really help as well.
Next, find out just how the water is entering the house and do whatever it takes to stop it. In some cases, the ground must be re-graded to enable water to drain away from the structure.
Another common solution is to install French drains around the perimeter of the house, This is not an expensive option and can be a good DIY restoration project.
Randy Hough writes about DIY restoration and basement water damage at http://www.fixyourwaterdamage.com/
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Using A Basement Sump Pump For Floor Water Damage
A friend of mine owns a rather unique house in rural Vermont that has extensive floor water damage in the cellar. It was very difficult to convince her that she needed a basement sump pump before she could do anything to remedy the situation.
It was an odd case of denial, she was very reluctant to accept that there was much of a problem at all, much less that it needed drastic attention very quickly. Once she got over the shock or realizing that her tenant had lied to her for years, she began to work on the restoration and repair of her house.
First, she evicted the pot-head liar that had used her nice place as a hothouse for plants. The entire basement reeked of marijuana and probably still does. He didn't care at all about the house, it was just so convenient for him to grow his plants, smoke what he wanted and sell the rest.
Next, she contacted a contractor to get quotes on putting in some French drains and changing the grade around the house. I spend many hours helping clean this basement up, and now it is dry and safe.
Randy Hough writes about basement waterproofing products, basement sump pumps at http://fixyourwaterdamage.com/
It was an odd case of denial, she was very reluctant to accept that there was much of a problem at all, much less that it needed drastic attention very quickly. Once she got over the shock or realizing that her tenant had lied to her for years, she began to work on the restoration and repair of her house.
First, she evicted the pot-head liar that had used her nice place as a hothouse for plants. The entire basement reeked of marijuana and probably still does. He didn't care at all about the house, it was just so convenient for him to grow his plants, smoke what he wanted and sell the rest.
Next, she contacted a contractor to get quotes on putting in some French drains and changing the grade around the house. I spend many hours helping clean this basement up, and now it is dry and safe.
Randy Hough writes about basement waterproofing products, basement sump pumps at http://fixyourwaterdamage.com/
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Understanding Water Damage, Restoration And Prevention
Homeowners need to be aware of how important understanding water damage is, and prevention in particular. If you take care of the prevention, restoration is really not that important.
Think for a moment on how many times you have entered a room and smelled that nasty musty basement smell. This is an obvious indication of a water problem that has been neglected or ignored. There are many problems associated with mold and mildew. It is not so easy to get rid of mold and mildew, but it is not that difficult to prevent it from growing in the first place.
Water damage is one of those things that can happen to anyone at any time. A burst pipe, frozen water pipe, poorly plumbed fittings, poorly graded yards, and leaky roofs are just a few of the ways your home can suffer from water damage.
Randy Hough writes about water damage recovery and basement sump pumps at http://www.fixyourwaterdamage.com
Think for a moment on how many times you have entered a room and smelled that nasty musty basement smell. This is an obvious indication of a water problem that has been neglected or ignored. There are many problems associated with mold and mildew. It is not so easy to get rid of mold and mildew, but it is not that difficult to prevent it from growing in the first place.
Water damage is one of those things that can happen to anyone at any time. A burst pipe, frozen water pipe, poorly plumbed fittings, poorly graded yards, and leaky roofs are just a few of the ways your home can suffer from water damage.
Randy Hough writes about water damage recovery and basement sump pumps at http://www.fixyourwaterdamage.com
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